Small scale fishers demand answers Small scale fishers demand answers Portfolio Committee hears from coastal communities Friday, February 13, 2026 0 371 SOUTH AFRICA: Small scale fishers presented a list of demands to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) at the Portfolio Committee meeting this week threatening to take further legal action as they highlighted the severe impact of the total allowable effort allocation on the traditional linefish sector.
Partnership places cadets Partnership places cadets Catering for Kenyan cadets Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 430 KENYA: The first group of 10 cadets from Bandari Maritime Academy (BMA) have begun their sea-time training programme, consisting of two six-month onboard placements thanks to a partnership with Danica Crewing Specialists.
Relinquishing the desire for a salty SONA Relinquishing the desire for a salty SONA “After last year’s lack of salt in the State of the Nation Address (SONA), I am wholly uninclined to get excited about another year of... Thursday, February 12, 2026 0 483
Unmanned system used in training exercise Unmanned system used in training exercise SEYCHELLES: An Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) was launched off a partner nation’s vessel for the first time during a training exercise... Wednesday, February 11, 2026 0 376
Deepwater survey to map unexplored area Deepwater survey to map unexplored area ANGOLA: Scheduled for completion in 2027, a 12,600 line kilometre multi-client 2D survey offshore Angola aims to deliver critical data to... Wednesday, February 11, 2026 0 319
Free refit for coast guard vessel Free refit for coast guard vessel SEYCHELLES: News emanating from a State Visit to India by the president of Seychelles, Dr Patrick Hermine includes confirmation of India’s... Wednesday, February 11, 2026 0 336
Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern Fake seafarer documentation remains a concern The International Maritime Organisation’s Sub-Committee on Human Element, Training and Watchkeeping (HTW) issued a report at the beginning... Tuesday, February 10, 2026 0 455
Applications for abalone ranching open Applications for abalone ranching open SOUTH AFRICA: The South African government has recognised a new abalone ranching concession area along the Western Cape coast near Papendorp,... Tuesday, February 10, 2026 0 402
0 Tourism MRA Online Monday, June 1, 2026 Eastern Cape courts Italian maritime business SOUTH AFRICA: Engagements with boatbuilders, cruise ports, training academies, business councils and maritime businesses across Italy have resulted in invitations to industry events and even letters of intent to establish twinning partnerships...
0 Shipping MRA Online Friday, May 29, 2026 Landmark judgement against African State Equatorial Guinea has been found to have unlawfully arrested and detained a Marshall Islands-flagged very large crude carrier (VLCC) and its 26-man crew, and must pay compensation exceeding US$ 12 million plus EUR 2 million in a landmark ruling...
0 Shipping MRA Online Tuesday, May 19, 2026 The real cost of Hormuz tensions brought home TANZANIA: The true cost of the ongoing tensions between the United States of America and Iran was brought home this week when the body of a young Tanzanian seafarer was repatriated to the country.
0 Women in Maritime MRA Online Monday, May 18, 2026 Partnership will celebrate South African women in maritime SOUTH AFRICA: Acknowledging International Day of Women in Maritime, Maritime Review Africa is pleased to announce a new partnership with Maritime EmpowerHer to compile an annual list of the top 25 women in the South African maritime space. The...